Monday, Nov. 21

Music Group for Family Caregivers: Songs that have meaning for us in our experience as caregivers from 6 to 8 p.m. at the YWCA Montreal, 1355 René Lévesque Blvd. W. Free. To register, call 514-866-9941, Local 226.

Empowering Your Choices. Second workshop on Navigating and Negotiating the Health and Social Service System from 6 to 8 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 4100 Sherbrooke St. W. Free. Registration is not necessary. Visit mcgill.ca/council-on-palliative-care.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Perineal Re-Education (Dealing with Pelvic Difficulties). Seminar offered by the West Island Women’s Centre with physiotherapist Zeinab Hatami from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Free, but you must register. Call 514-695-8529.

Step-Up Your Game with Customer Satisfaction. Workshop offered by Youth Employment Services from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 666 Sherbrooke St. W. Cost: $20. Also available online. To register, call 514-878-9788.

The St. James Literary Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Shriners Hospital at the Glen site. Dr. René St-Arnaud, director of research will speak on The Vision that Became a Reality. Guest fee: $12. Call 514-484-0146.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

First National Forum on Migration and Peace held by the Scalabrini Centre for Migrants and Refugees of Montreal from 12:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Marriott Château Champlain Hôtel, Salon Maisonneuve D. Online registration required at scalabrinimontreal.org.

Thursday, Nov. 24

How to Recognize and Take Action When Witnessing Senior Abuse. Workshop to help stop senior abuse from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Antoine 50+ Community Centre, 850 Dominion St. Free, but you must reserve. Call 514-933-7351, Local 102.

The Future of Education, The Future of Work. Conversation series presented by Concordia University and Maclean’s magazine from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Concordia University, Alumni auditorium, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Free. Call 514-848-2424.

The Prostate Cancer Canada Network — Montreal West Island meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Dr. David Labbé will speak on the role of diet in prostate cancer. Free. Call 514-487-7544.

Club Dorval 55+ Voyageurs holds its annual general meeting at 2 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Visit clubdorval55voyageurs.org.

Montreal Field Naturalists Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Montreal Anglican Diocese, 1444 Union St. Max Finklestein will speak on Canadian explorer and geologist A.P. Low. Free. Call 514-769-1542 or montrealfieldnaturalists.wordpress.com.

How Understanding Your Brain Can Empower Your Life on the Cancer Journey with Dr. Rob Rutledge presented by Hope and Cope Wellness Centre/Lou’s House from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. To register, call 514-340-3616.

Saturday, Nov. 26

Yoga, Meditation and Conference every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. presented by the Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation at Chambly Academy, 675 Green St. in St-Lambert. Also: “Heal Your Body Naturally” and free lunch on the last Saturday of every month. To register, call 450-468-7539.

How Do I Find My Ancestors in England and Wales? Seminar offered by Quebec Family History Society from 1 to 4 p.m. at 173 Cartier Ave. in Pointe-Claire. Cost: $25, $20 for members. To reserve, call 514-695-1502.

Coming Up and Continuing

Ladies Dragon Boat Paddling Team offers indoor fall and winter sessions called Fitness and Fun every Wednesday at 6 p.m. They are always looking for new recruits who are keen on staying healthy and fit. Cancer survivors, beginners and anyone interested welcome. Call 514-591-8256 or email dragonboatmontreal@gmail.com.

The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people living with cancer by providing free programs and services created to address their emotional, physical and spiritual needs. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 115 du Barry St. in Kirkland. Call 514-695-9355 or visit wicwc.org.

Compassionate Friends, an international self-help organization, offers friendship, understanding, grief education and hope to all bereaved parents. The Montreal chapter meets the first Tuesday of each month. Call 438-257-0881 or visit TCFcanada.net.

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It’s a Date

Thursday, Nov. 24

Arts and crafts market, 5 to 8 p.m. held by the Peter-McGill Community Council and Innovation Youth, 1410 Pierce St.

Friday, Nov. 25

Holiday book and toy fair, noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hampton Inn and Suites Dorval, 1900 TransCanada Highway in Dorval.

Sunday, Nov. 27

Tip Sheet includes community events from non-profit organizations only. Events being held by private businesses will not be considered. It’s a Date includes bazaars, rummage sales, garage sales, fall fairs and fundraising church events. Send submissions to tipsanddate@postmedia.com. Deadline is one week prior to publication.

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